The Consequences of Indonesia’s Nickel Export Ban

Exports of Nickel Ore were banned in Indonesia at the beginning of 2014, cutting off almost 18 percent of supply for the global market. Somewhat surprisingly, this ban actually led to a drop in nickel prices due to market preparation for the ban. Euromonitor expects prices of nickel ore to recover next year amid a proposed ban of nickel exports from The Philippines.

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